Tunisia
Strike by Tunisian fuel workers leads to queues and empty pumps
Middle East
May 2, 2019
Strike by Tunisian fuel workers leads to queues and empty pumps
TUNIS (Reuters) – Fuel distribution workers in Tunisia began a three-day strike on Thursday to demand higher wages, leading to…
Algerian billionaires in court as part of anti-corruption drive
Middle East
April 23, 2019
Algerian billionaires in court as part of anti-corruption drive
The five billionaires were arrested and brought to court on Monday to face charges from the general prosecutor’s office in…
Festival of African heritage to be held in Cairo’s al-Moez Street on Thursday
Culture
April 14, 2019
Festival of African heritage to be held in Cairo’s al-Moez Street on Thursday
The Egyptian Textile Museum at al-Moez Street in Cairo is organizing a celebration on World Heritage Day on Thursday, in…
Draw for 2019 Africa Cup of Nations takes place Friday
Egypt
April 12, 2019
Draw for 2019 Africa Cup of Nations takes place Friday
The draw for the 2019 African Cup of Nations will take place 8:00 pm on Friday, set to broadcast live…
Arab leaders slam Trump’s recognition of Golan Heights as Israeli
Middle East
April 1, 2019
Arab leaders slam Trump’s recognition of Golan Heights as Israeli
The Arab League closed ranks on Sunday against Donald Trump’s move to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, despite growing tensions…
Golan Heights shall return to Syrian sovereignty ahead of peace: Sisi
Egypt
March 31, 2019
Golan Heights shall return to Syrian sovereignty ahead of peace: Sisi
During a speech at the 30th Arab League Summit in Tunisia on Sunday, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said that the…
Sisi participates in 30th Arab League Summit in Tunisia
Egypt
March 31, 2019
Sisi participates in 30th Arab League Summit in Tunisia
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi arrived at Tunisia on Sunday to participate in the two-day 30th Arab League Summit, where he…
Tunisia says to coordinate Arab response to U.S. move on Israel, Golan
Middle East
March 29, 2019
Tunisia says to coordinate Arab response to U.S. move on Israel, Golan
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisia will coordinate with fellow Arab countries to contain any fall out from the U.S. decision to…
Group calls for al-Bashir’s arrest ahead of Arab summit
Middle East
March 27, 2019
Group calls for al-Bashir’s arrest ahead of Arab summit
CAIRO (AP) — A rights group has urged Tunisia to either “bar or arrest” Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir if he…
Tunisia ‘truth’ commission says many rights abuse cases yet to reach court
Middle East
March 27, 2019
Tunisia ‘truth’ commission says many rights abuse cases yet to reach court
TUNIS (Reuters) – A commission seeking justice for families of people who suffered torture and other rights abuses during decades…